Category: International
International:
Giuliani: 9/11 Trials in NYC Will Lead to More Terrorism
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani blasted the Obama administration on Friday for its decision to try five Sept. 11 suspects in New York, saying that such a trial would only encourage terrorists to target the city once again.
Source: http://www.newsmax.com/headlines/giuliani_Khalid_Sheikh_ny/2...
International:
Violence kills 10 Pakistan troops
PESHAWAR, Pakistan — A landmine and separate ambush killed 10 Pakistani troops near the Afghan border Wednesday, in a sign that violence is spreading away from the frontlines of an anti-Taliban offensive.
Source: http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5ijyf32Qwe...
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Koreas Exchange Fire in Naval Clash
The two Koreas briefly exchanged naval fire Tuesday along their disputed western sea border, with a North Korean ship suffering heavy damage before retreating, South Korean military officials said.
Source: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,573527,00.html
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Iran Accuses 3 Detained American Hikers of Espionage
Three American hikers who have been detained in Iran since they crossed into the country from Iraq in July have been accused of espionage, the first signal that Tehran intends to send the matter to trial.
Source: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,573088,00.html
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Report: Iran Tested Advanced Nuclear Warhead
The U.N. nuclear watchdog has asked Tehran to explain evidence suggesting that Iranian scientists have experimented with an advanced secret nuclear warhead design, according to a report published Friday.
Source: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,572446,00.html
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Taliban Has Infiltrated Afghan Police, Ex-U.K. Soldier Says
The Afghan police force has been infiltrated “at every level” by the Taliban, a retired British soldier who mentored police in Afghanistan said.
Source: http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601102&sid=alxTSUyZ...
International:
UN Relocates Staff in Afghanistan Over Security Concerns
The United Nations says it is temporarily relocating more than half of its 1,100 international staff members in Afghanistan because of security concerns.
Source: http://www.voanews.com/english/2009-11-05-voa4.cfm
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Israeli Navy Intercepts Weapons Smuggling Ship
Israeli naval commandos on Wednesday seized a ship that defense officials said was carrying missiles and anti-tank weapons from Iran to Hezbollah guerrillas in Lebanon.
Source: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,571548,00.html
International:
North Korea Demands Direct Talks With U.S.
North Korea issued a veiled threat Monday to increase its nuclear arsenal if U.S. officials do not quickly agree to the one-on-one talks that the communist regime is demanding. The regime's impatience came days after No. 2 nuclear negotiator Ri Gun came away from meetings with Washington envoy Sung Kim without an agreement to hold bilateral talks.
Source: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,570995,00.html
International:
Afghan Runoff Canceled, Karzai Declared Winner
Afghanistan's election commission has canceled Saturday's presidential runoff and proclaimed President Hamid Karzai victor of the war-ravaged nation's tumultuous ballot.
Source: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,571006,00.html